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Hospitality Service with Co-op

Build the foundation for a career in hospitality with our Hospitality Service with Co-op program

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We know it’s a challenging time, but you don’t have to put your life on hold. At Sprott Shaw, new and incoming students can register through our online admissions process and start learning online with many of our programs. Through remote “face-to-face” instructor-led classes, students can experience interactive learning in the comfort and safety of their own homes. Contact us to learn more. 

The hospitality industry is one of BC’s leading industries. During this 27-week entry-level program, students will build and develop their general knowledge of the hospitality industry.

Students will also gain essential workforce entry skills including Serving It Right, Guest Service Gold, and FOODSAFE as well as receive their Restaurant Server Credentials.

Why Study At Sprott Shaw?

  • Lifetime access to dedicated Employment Services Specialists (ESS) who can help you with resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, and the overall job search after graduation
  • Lifetime tuition-free access to course refreshers if you ever need to retrain and update your skills
  • Co-op opportunities with recognized organizations across BC in the customer service sector
  • Multiple start dates so you can start your education when you want to without the wait
  • All-inclusive tuition where what you see is what you pay. Our tuition includes registration fees, assessment fees, tuition, textbooks, supplies, course materials, uniforms, certificates, graduation fees, co-op fees, and much more
  • Career and professional development success courses to help create a career development marketing plan, learn the cardinal rules of professionalism, and identify the target markets and employment resources for the hospitality industry 
  • Certificates including FOODSAFE, Guest Service Gold, and START Restaurant Service
  • Preparation and orientation courses to teach you how to find credible research, write papers, create proper citation formats including APA, and study effectively for exams

Learning Objectives  

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Provide responsible and professional hospitality services
  • Apply the principles and practices of guest and customer services
  • Prepare presentation materials, compile data and research
  • Communicate effectively using various communication channels

Diploma Program

Total Program Hours:
540 Hours
Full-Time Program Length:
27 Weeks
(Includes holidays and professional days)
Program content is subject to change.

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Career Opportunities

Banquet/Catering Server
Customer Service Representative
Hospitality Service
Restaurant Server

Admission Requirements:
  • Grade 12 / GED or mature student status (all transcripts must be “true certified copies” or originals)
  • Applicants must successfully complete the admissions interview and entrance assessments with a minimum score of 20/40 in the English Assessment and a minimum score of 20/40 in the Math Assessment (with a minimum composite score of 42/80)
Domestic Students:
  • Domestic students that can provide a Canadian transcript showing completion of English 11 or 12 (or equivalent) with a passing grade of ‘C’, will be exempt from having to write the English Entrance Assessment
  • Domestic students that can provide a Canadian transcript showing completion of Math 10, 11 or 12 (or equivalent) with a passing grade of ‘C’, will be exempt from having to write the Math Entrance Assessment
International Students:
  • International students can meet the Math Entrance Assessment requirement by providing an equivalent to Canadian High School Math 10, 11 or 12 with a passing grade of ‘C’. The credential must be evaluated and verified
  • International students can meet the English requirement by completing or demonstrating one of the following three options:
    • Sprott Shaw’s English Language Assessment, OR
    • Minimum IELTS Score 5.5 overall or iBT TOFEL Score of 70, OR
    • Completion of an ESL program from one of SSC’s partnered ESL schools
Diploma Requirements
  • 60% average upon successful completion of all courses, including courses given a complete.
University Transfer Programs

Through our pathway programs, students can complete a Hospitality Service with Co-op diploma in the first 6 months at Sprott Shaw and then pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Management at City University in Canada. Contact an advisor to learn more.

Learn more about our other Pathway Programs here.

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* Hospitality Service with Co-op was reviewed and approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.

Students can expect to complete one to three hours of homework per day.

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Courses List

This 27 week Diploma program requires the student to complete the following courses.

  • Describe what critical thinking is and how to improve it
  • Identify reasons and conclusions: The language of reasoning
  • Critically think about the internet (how to get reliable information from the internet)

  • Mandatory schedule of alternating class sessions and work terms
  • Adherence to the program scheduling format is mandatory and is designed to provide the prospective candidate with valuable exposure to language usage in a work setting
  • The alternating classroom sessions allow the student to maximize the lessons taught within the curriculum.

  • Computer basics/file management
  • Goal setting, note-taking, problem-solving, teamwork
  • Overview of policies & procedures
  • Demonstrate the ability to use MS Word and MS PowerPoint

  • Interview techniques
  • Create a Career Development Marketing Plan
  • Apply aspects of professionalism
  • Identify target markets and employment resources

  • Development and practice of presentation skills
  • MS Office PowerPoint

Hospitality Today: An Introduction

Introduction to the organization and structure of hotels, restaurants, casino hotels, cruise ships and clubs

  • Basic rules of dining including etiquette and technical manners during service
  • Symmetric table setup
  • Rules of social engagement when serving food and beverage

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